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Temple work (Latter Day Saint doctrine)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 29 Collections and/or Records:

Biographies

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230313915]
Identifier: MSS SC 1592
Scope and Contents

Photocopies of typewritten biographies of Henry Bailey Jacobs and Zina Diantha Huntington Young, along with photocopies of typed and handwritten letters. The items, which relate to family matters and marriage relationships, include a letter from the LDS Historical Department regarding the marriages of Zina to Joseph Smith and Brigham Young, and a letter from the U.S. Customs Court in New York denying the existence of any records relating to a divorce between Henry and Zina.

Dates: 1844-1976
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Andrew Borgeson correspondence

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS SC 2899
Scope and Contents Two letters exchanged between Andrew Borgeson and Joseph F. Smith, an apostle in the Mormon Church, concerning the former being sealed by adoption into the family of Hyrum Smith. In the first letter, Andrew Borgeson refers to an earlier meeting with Joseph F. Smith where Smith discussed the subject of adoption sealings. Smith's reply explains that these sealings are currently available at the St. George Temple and can be performed by himself or his cousin, John L. Smith. Smith also adds that...
Dates: 1883
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Richard Britton autobiography and temple record copies

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230332527]
Identifier: MSS SC 3143
Scope and Contents

General autobiography of Richard Britton, tells of his journey from England to Utah in the mid-1850s. Also various temple records.

Dates: approximately 1880
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

John Buehler papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 9553
Scope and Contents Collection contains a black ledger book including temple ordinance records (page 1-39), family lineage (pages 72-75, 114-118), a quote from Wilford Woodruff (page 77), and a Johannes Buehler autobiography titled "A Short History of My Life" (found on pages 78-88). Also contains a typescript of "funeral service of John Buehler" and two Buehler family photographs. One photograph is an image of Florence and Clarence Buehler in a buggy and the other is a portrait of Hermina Florence Buehler....
Dates: 1888-1941
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

The dimmed vision

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230325794]
Identifier: MSS SC 2711
Scope and Contents

Printed copy of a pamphlet (18 pages) entitled "The Dimmed Vision," published by Deseret Book. The date of publication is uncertain. The item is a short story relating to Mormons marrying in a Mormon temple.

Dates: approximately 1910
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Facer family records, 1776-2001

 Series
Identifier: MSS 2358 Series 1
Scope and Contents note

Records of the Facer family.

Dates: Other: 1776-2001
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / George Facer Family Organization collection

Farr family temple work book and other material

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233627543]
Identifier: MSS 8089
Scope and Contents

Contains the family temple work book for the Winslow Farr family, information of the descendants of Winslow Farr, and three patriarchal blessings for members of the Farr family. The dates range from 1885-1905.

Dates: 1885-1905
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

First Presidency proclamation on temple work

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197232578978]
Identifier: MSS SC 1542
Scope and Contents Handwritten proclamation by the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, consisting of Joseph F. Smith, John R. Winder, and Anthon H. Lund, regarding instructions on various aspects of temple work. Includes instructions on who can receive a recommend for the "highest blessings" in the temple and for women being sealed to another man "whether she had lived with him or not." Includes the names of Ira N. Hinckley and John D.T. McAllister. Ira N. Hinckley was from...
Dates: approximately 1901-1910
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

George Facer family genealogical information, undated

 Series
Identifier: MSS 2358 Series 3
Scope and Contents note

Genealogical information about the Facer family.

Dates: Other: undated
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / George Facer Family Organization collection

George Facer Family Organization collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2358
Abstract

Contains diaries, books, and other documents related to the Facer family, life in 19th and early-20th century Utah, and the LDS Church.

Dates: 1883-2001
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

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